A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8890492 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 94915721 epoch_slot_no: 134921 block_no: 8890315 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 81391 time: 2023-06-11 11:13:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a739c4f9696afcf67d7a99015fca84c7410f51391792d75ab6fae9fb7e45faBlock Operator
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